Best of 2026

Check out the WaterField bags and cases voted “Best Of” in editorial round ups. Discover why these products were chosen by the industry’s influencers.

See NYT Wirecutter picks.
Past picks: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 (1), 2019 (2), 2018, 2017.

EDITORS' PICKS

Gramercy Leather SlingBest iPhone 17 CasesMacWorld

Gramercy Leather Sling

Best iPhone 17 Cases
MacWorld

Shinjuku Tote10 Perfect Tote BagsNomad's Nation

Shinjuku Tote

10 Perfect Tote Bags
Nomad's Nation

Air Porter Carry-on BriefBest Travel Gear and AccessoriesWirecutter, NYT

Air Porter Carry-on Brief

Best Travel Gear and Accessories
Wirecutter, NYT

Shinjuku Messenger7 Messenger Bags for Daily CommutingNomad's Nation

Shinjuku Messenger

7 Messenger Bags for Daily Commuting
Nomad's Nation

Tribeca Leather DuffelBest MacBook Backpack, Bags, etc.MacWorld

Tribeca Leather Duffel
Best MacBook Backpack, Bags, etc.
MacWorld

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch 2Ultimate Gamer Gift GuideUSA Wire

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch 2

Ultimate Gamer Gift Guide
USA Wire

Air Porter Carry-on BriefBest New Travel GearGreenGlobalTravel.com

Air Porter Carry-on Brief

Best New Travel Gear
GreenGlobalTravel.com

Hanging Toiletry Kit Father's Day Gift GuideDaddeals.beehive.com

Hanging Toiletry Kit

Father's Day Gift Guide
Daddeals.beehive.com

Air Porter Carry-on BagBest Underseat Luggage & Personal ItemWirecutter, NYT

Air Porter Carry-on Bag
Best Underseat Luggage & Personal Item
Wirecutter, NYT

Versus Gaming SlingThe Best Premium Switch 2 BagIt Came From a Box, YouTube

Versus Gaming Sling

The Best Premium Switch 2 Bag
It Came From a Box, YouTube

Packable BackpackBest Packable Daypack for TravelWirecutter, NYT

Packable Backpack

Best Packable Daypack for Travel
Wirecutter, NYT

Dynamic Duo Glasses CaseMay's Most Interesting Carry Carryology.com

Dynamic Duo Glasses Case

May's Most Interesting Carry
Carryology.com

Trigo Laptop BackpackBest MacBook BagsMacworld

Trigo Laptop Backpack

Best MacBook Bags
Macworld

CitySlicker for Switch 2Must-have Switch 2 AccessoriesExcessorizeMe (YouTube)

CitySlicker for Switch 2

Must-have Switch 2 Accessories
ExcessorizeMe (YouTube)

Hanging Toiletry BagBest Dopp Kit (Travel Awards)Men's Journal

Hanging Toiletry Bag

Best Dopp Kit (Travel Awards)
Men's Journal

Air Porter Carry On BriefBest Travel Gear & AccessoriesWirecutter, NYT

Air Porter Carry On Brief

Best Travel Gear & Accessories
Wirecutter, NYT

Executive Messenger BagBest Leather Messenger Bags for MenTravel + Leisure

Executive Messenger Bag
Best Leather Messenger Bags for Men
Travel + Leisure

Trigo Laptop BackpackEDC Essentials Worth Carrying Gadgeteer

Trigo Laptop Backpack
EDC Essentials Worth Carrying
Gadgeteer

Pro Executive Laptop BackpackBest Business BackpackCNET

Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Best Business Backpack
CNET

Shinjuku BackpackBest Toiletry Bag EssentialsMens Journal

Shinjuku Backpack
Best Toiletry Bag Essentials
Mens Journal

Trigo Laptop BackpackMinimalist Laptop BackpacksTrend Hunter

Trigo Laptop Backpack
Minimalist Laptop Backpacks
Trend Hunter

Air Porter BackpackBest Personal Item BagsCNN Underscored

Air Porter Backpack
Best Personal Item Bags
CNN Underscored

X-Air Travel DuffelBest Personal Item BagsCNN Underscored

X-Air Travel Duffel

Best Personal Item Bags
CNN Underscored

CitySlicker case for Switch 2Best Nintendo Switch 2 CasesRaymond Strazdas, YouTuve

CitySlicker case for Switch 2
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases
Raymond Strazdas, YouTuve

Hanging Toiletry BagTop New Gear PicsCarryology

Hanging Toiletry Bag

Top New Gear Pics
Carryology

Magnetic Case for Switch 2Best Nintendo Switch CasesThe Telegraph UK

Magnetic Case for Switch 2

Best Nintendo Switch Cases
The Telegraph UK

Tech Folio BackpackMy Favorite EDC BackpacksNitPacker

Tech Folio Backpack

My Favorite EDC Backpacks
NitPacker

Packable DuffelFavorite Bags, Totes, BackpacksWirecutter, NYT

Packable Duffel

Favorite Bags, Totes, Backpacks
Wirecutter, NYT

Hudson Leather CrossbodyBest Tech Kit Organizer BagsTechadvisor.com

Hudson Leather Crossbody

Best Tech Kit Organizer Bags
Techadvisor.com

Shinjuku Laptop BriefBest Laptop Bags for WorkHardware Zone

Shinjuku Laptop Brief

Best Laptop Bags for Work
Hardware Zone

Bowery Leather BackpackBest Laptop BackpacksMac World

Bowery Leather Backpack
Best Laptop Backpacks
Mac World

AirTag Leather Luggage TagBest Luggage Tags for Airline TravelPack Hacker

AirTag Leather Luggage Tag
Best Luggage Tags for Airline Travel
Pack Hacker

Classic Messengers Return

In October, WaterField's iconic messenger bags return from the Archives for a short time. Beloved favorites make a limited appearance each week: the Vitesse Musette in leather, the bigger Vitesse Musette Plus, the handsome Staad and the classic Cargo.

See the Schedule

The Cargo Comes Back

The product that started it all — the Cargo — is back for a limited run in Waxed Canvas. Previously offered in ballistic nylon with various accents, the waxed canvas makes its first appearance this month. Limited quantity available.

Check it out

Small Conveniences

Slings carry what your pockets can't. Offered in various sizes and styles, these small bags keep you organized. Phones, wallets, and other essentials can be quickly stowed and retrieved.

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Best of 2026